Where were you when you read the book?

In the living on the floor. He went and grabbed it and demanded it to be read!

What did you / your child enjoy about the book?

Dylan liked the monsters –  he’s recently hit a ‘monster phase’ – although he wasn’t sure to begin with. His versions of monster vary between being going to eat us to being friendly and called ‘Hairy’ and offering big cuddles.

I think having actual, visual monsters was a bit of a shock to begin with. He spent the first few readthroughs not that enthused – I think he was trying to make his mind up about the monsters – but recently he’s become more excited at the prospect of the book. He often says “I don’t eat people!” with a silly grin on his face. We’ve been using this opportunity to remind him that he does eat vegetables and they’re delicious!

The monsters are quite adorable really! The dessert (I won’t spoil it) was an enjoyable end. I think he’ll enjoy it a bit more when he’s slightly older.

It is a fun play on what can be a usual dinner-time scenario with a refusal to eat certain foods. Clever reverse psychology to appeal to younger minds.

 

Any Surprises / Feedback?

I found myself feeling more squeamish about introducing him to monsters eating people than he was! I haven’t had to bring the idea of monsters to the dinner table yet but I’m glad I have it in my back pocket. Dylan wasn’t too fussed on the first read-through but has chosen it on several evenings since.

It’s one of DaddiLife’s best books for 3 year olds, but that’s certainly not a surprise.

On a rating out of 5, how likely would you recommend it to other parents?